Progress Reported In Korean War Armistice Talks
United Nations negotiators, in Kaesong, reported some progress in Korean war cease-fire talks held in a friendly atmosphere with communist delegates. The agenda items remain under discussion and the next meeting was set for Tuesday morning CST. Armed red police lingered outside the talks site while U N observers described a more cordial mood and fewer guards.
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Iena
Howard S. Levie
New York
House Approves 25 Million Flood Relief Fund
The House voted a 25 million emergency relief fund for flood stricken Missouri and Kansas. The Senate actions committee had requested a cap on federal support and final action was delayed until tomorrow as the Senate was in recess.
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Plan for Clean-Up In Topeka Flood Stricken City
Topeka residents faced with 20 000 moved from homes welcomed cleanup plans amid 100 million dollar damage estimates. Mayor W Kenneth Wilkes warns of devastation while water supply stabilizes and power plant remains safe. Curfews held in North Topeka, Oakland and East Topeka areas, with gradual restoration of gas service. Showers possible tonight as officials map recovery. Neptune Frolics opens at Jayhawk Plunge featuring 40 Lawrence residents in four stage and eight water acts. King Baudouin succeeds Leopold II in Belgium as throne is rendered.
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Ruth Flynn
Red Cross Disaster
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Dobbins
Red Cross
Ely
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Flood and fire engulf Kansas City flood zones
Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas battle record flood levels with water up to fifteen feet in key districts and a spreading fire that has burned over seven blocks since Friday. Crews restrict hours, close downtown streets to vehicles, and plan cleanup when water recedes, amid widespread homelessness and industrial damage. the Turkey Creek pumping station remains flooded and a major oil storage fire complicates relief efforts.
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Weather outlook brings relief to flood regions nationwide
The dispatch notes fair weather across most of the country with near normal temperatures. Forecasters predict no unusual readings, though scattered thundershowers may affect northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas tonight as flood recovery continues.
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Relief committee formed to coordinate flood aid in Kansas
Gov. Edward F. Arn announced a five member disaster relief panel to work with the Red Cross and federal and state agencies in rehabilitating flood damaged areas. A. J. Stanley Jr. of Kansas City was named chair, with Dolphins of Lawrence, Jonas Graber of Topeka, Laird Dean of Topeka, and Evan Griffith of Manhattan. The group will operate from the governor’s office and seek a voluntary secretary. The panel will advise on federal aid, local needs, and bridge replacements, while funds will augment Red Cross relief without a public fundraising drive.
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Dikes repair urged after Kansas flood in Kaw basin
Officials led by E. R. Zook and Mayor Chris Kraft pressed for immediate federal flood aid in Washington. A 35 Kansans group backed four points: fund rebuilding of dikes and bridges, aid for the incapacitated, a future flood control program, and road repair. They expect swift funds for Lawrence area rehabilitation and early work on Tuttle Creek reservoir, Milford, and a Perry-area project.
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Mud and water engulf North Lawrence as Kaw River rises
Residents flee rising flood as mud and four feet of water blanket North Lawrence. A boat carries city officials and riverman Otto Gulley past Fifth and Walnut where mud stretches to Woodlawn School and the river. Water main breaks, a sewer pyramid forms, and several downtown structures, including a filling station and barber shop, endure damage while depot workers wrestle with mud and rising waters. Continued on date.
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Lawrence River Falls Slower As Flood Prep Moves Ahead
The Topeka weather forecast shows Kaw River dropping slowly with Lawrence readings around 26.17 feet today and an expected 23.5 feet by Wednesday, then 22.4 by Thursday morning. Local utilities and Red Cross prepare for restoration work, distribute guidance, and plan aid for about 550 affected North Lawrence dwellings as officials warn of weeks before full service returns.
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Truman to Visit Stricken Region
President Truman will fly at 10 30 a m in the Independence to survey flood areas in Missouri and Kansas with Maj Gen Lewis Pick and officials aboard He will return by tomorrow night and weather, distance, and scope will be outlined by the White House during the air tour expected to reach Manhattan and beyond to see the full extent of the disaster.
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Sunflower Workers Back At Their Positions Today
Sunflower and Hercules Powder workers were told to report for duty or use annual leave if absent. Safe travel urged, with delays possible. Hercules hourly staff told to stay home until notified. salaried employees able to reach plant reported to work. L. H. Houston lent a television set to Winona Hall Red Cross shelter for evacuee children.
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